Broad River Elementary

Summary:

Broad River Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 455 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Broad River Elementary has a diverse student population, with 39.34% African American, 27.69% Hispanic, and 10.99% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 42.6% to 45.9% in ELA and 33.3% to 44.2% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 53.2% to 56.4% in ELA and 46.8% to 54.2% in Mathematics. The school has consistently ranked in the lower half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's low academic performance, Broad River Elementary has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $11,767 in 2019-2020 to $18,098 in 2022-2023. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 10 students per teacher in recent years. While the school's African American students have performed relatively well, the Hispanic and White student subgroups have struggled, indicating a need to address achievement gaps. Nearby schools like Lady's Island Elementary, Coosa Elementary, and Riverview Charter School have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings compared to Broad River Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 474 Broad River Road
       Beaufort, SC  29906


(843) 322-8400

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,098 Help


Students who attend Broad River Elementary usually attend:

High:    Battery Creek High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.3%
Hispanic:
27.7%
White:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Broad River Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 13th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Broad River Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.3%), Hispanic (27.7%), White (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Broad River Elementary is 9.8, which is the 6th best among 19 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Broad River Elementary is $18,098. 10 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Broad River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Broad River Elementary 430th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Broad River Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Broad River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.83 430th 542 20.7%
2004 26.23 444th 550 19.3%
2005 39.35 379th 557 32.0%
2006 33.97 414th 559 25.9%
2007 42.36 377th 566 33.4%
2008 51.21 319th 577 44.7%
2009 35.14 414th 580 28.6%
2010 32.05 446th 589 24.3%
2011 29.88 472nd 597 20.9%
2012 31.51 458th 594 22.9%
2013 26.36 492nd 599 17.9%
2014 23.59 538th 630 14.6%
2015 24.45 527th 638 17.4%
2016 34.03 425th 619 31.3%
2017 33.88 430th 639 32.7%
2018 28.98 448th 624 28.2%
2019 24.78 495th 643 23.0%
2021 42.15 367th 622 41.0%
2022 41.54 364th 625 41.8%
2023 45.28 345th 644 46.4%
2024 32.74 430th 638 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.87 429th 588 27.0%
2019 20.11 516th 600 14.0%
2021 40.77 356th 580 38.6%
2022 41.62 355th 600 40.8%
2023 52.15 275th 608 54.8%
2024 38.36 386th 599 35.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.74 472nd 570 17.2%
2019 22.45 471st 588 19.9%
2021 36.57 352nd 554 36.5%
2022 38.22 361st 573 37.0%
2023 37.70 362nd 580 37.6%
2024 34.47 377th 565 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 365th 571 36.1%
2019 27.95 437th 590 25.9%
2021 44.61 315th 561 43.9%
2022 42.53 338th 579 41.6%
2023 48.18 291st 582 50.0%
2024 30.56 397th 568 30.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 236th 412 42.7%
2019 39.14 277th 421 34.2%
2021 73.69 54th 350 84.6%
2022 73.84 74th 393 81.2%
2023 71.27 81st 394 79.4%
2024 60.73 116th 369 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.78 93rd 116 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at Broad River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.11 436th 472 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 15, 2013

Open Quote As a parent, when you request interaction from school staff (whether it be a teacher or the principal) you expect a response. I had a meeting to express concerns about my child's education with the principal, only to have it cancelled only hours before the time of the meeting. I was told, not by the principal but by the staff member she had call me to cancel, that I would hear back to reschedule. Never happened. Have left voicemail with my child's teacher as well as notes and have received no response. My child may be one of many to the staff members at Broad River, but NOT to me. It has made me regret ever moving to this district. Avoid this school if at all possible. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 16, 2010

Open Quote Its as if the school funded/free meal is first come first serve. A higher paid friend with same amount of children and in school were receiving free meals while we couldnt understand why we were on "reduced meals." The school states that they are state funded on numerous sites and some of the faculty is stating that they are not. We were hassled the year prior for making or by name brand of the school supply list til it was met as if our child was not going to receive an education til they got "stuff." My son was recommended held back a grade by mother due to standards of another school. After doing so, it was apparent he did not need to be held back as he was the "teachers helper" and did not receive the education as the other students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Broad River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 295 257 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 315 283 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1990 297 277 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1991 296 296 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1992 266 269 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1993 280 251 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 294 279 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 223 236 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 223 236 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 206 218 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 201 237 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 99 222 0 0 0 n/a n/a 137 458
2000 181 222 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 177 212 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 170 235 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 170 235 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 219 223 6 28 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 197 190 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 148 183 6 18 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 160 190 7 21 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 173 208 3 24 2 n/a n/a 5 415
2009 174 217 7 47 1 n/a n/a 6 452
2010 145 178 4 55 1 n/a n/a 4 387
2011 152 165 4 63 2 2 12 0 400
2012 151 146 3 36 3 1 14 0 354
2013 190 207 8 116 4 0 33 0 558
2014 181 229 5 100 2 0 35 0 552
2015 181 208 6 102 3 2 26 0 528
2016 153 201 11 114 3 3 23 0 508
2017 148 200 16 122 1 2 20 0 509
2018 133 181 9 128 1 3 25 0 480
2019 136 209 12 138 2 3 32 0 532
2020 126 201 13 116 1 0 43 0 500
2021 102 184 11 102 0 1 46 0 446
2022 96 189 14 109 0 0 42 0 450
2023 91 179 9 126 0 0 50 0 455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Broad River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 33.4 16.6 n/a
1989 606 36.6 16.5 n/a
1990 585 37.4 15.6 n/a
1991 605 37.9 15.9 43.8
1992 545 36.2 15.0 50.1
1993 544 35.9 15.2 48.3
1994 587 33.0 17.8 49.6
1995 470 31.0 15.2 58.5
1996 470 31.0 15.2 58.5
1997 437 34.0 12.9 64.1
1998 451 33.0 13.7 72.7
1999 458 35.5 12.9 105
2000 431 38.0 11.3 56.8
2001 428 38.0 11.3 63.3
2002 434 38.0 11.4 64.3
2003 434 38.0 11.4 64.3
2004 477 37.8 12.6 65.4
2005 425 34.8 12.2 64.7
2006 356 35.8 9.9 64.9
2007 379 47.3 8.0 69.9
2008 415 32.8 12.7 63.9
2009 452 32.8 13.8 65
2010 387 31.8 12.1 65.3
2011 400 29.0 13.7 60.3
2012 354 29.0 12.2 64.1
2013 558 40.0 13.9 71.3
2014 552 38.0 14.5 73.2
2015 528 38.0 13.8 62.7
2016 508 37.0 13.7 68.3
2017 509 40.0 12.7 100
2018 480 44.0 10.9 100
2019 532 41.0 12.9 75
2020 500 46.0 10.8 67.6
2021 446 44.5 10.0 71.1
2022 450 45.0 10.0 100
2023 455 46.0 9.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Broad River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 33.4 16.6 n/a
1989 606 36.6 16.5 n/a
1990 585 37.4 15.6 n/a
1991 605 37.9 15.9 43.8
1992 545 36.2 15.0 50.1
1993 544 35.9 15.2 48.3
1994 587 33.0 17.8 49.6
1995 470 31.0 15.2 58.5
1996 470 31.0 15.2 58.5
1997 437 34.0 12.9 64.1
1998 451 33.0 13.7 72.7
1999 458 35.5 12.9 105
2000 431 38.0 11.3 56.8
2001 428 38.0 11.3 63.3
2002 434 38.0 11.4 64.3
2003 434 38.0 11.4 64.3
2004 477 37.8 12.6 65.4
2005 425 34.8 12.2 64.7
2006 356 35.8 9.9 64.9
2007 379 47.3 8.0 69.9
2008 415 32.8 12.7 63.9
2009 452 32.8 13.8 65
2010 387 31.8 12.1 65.3
2011 400 29.0 13.7 60.3
2012 354 29.0 12.2 64.1
2013 558 40.0 13.9 71.3
2014 552 38.0 14.5 73.2
2015 528 38.0 13.8 62.7
2016 508 37.0 13.7 68.3
2017 509 40.0 12.7 100
2018 480 44.0 10.9 100
2019 532 41.0 12.9 75
2020 500 46.0 10.8 67.6
2021 446 44.5 10.0 71.1
2022 450 45.0 10.0 100
2023 455 46.0 9.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Broad River Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (2.0%) $784 (6.2%) $1,039 (8.3%) $9,653 (76.8%) $1,875 (14.9%) $11,528 (91.7%) $12,567
2020 $315 (2.7%) $204 (1.7%) $519 (4.4%) $8,755 (74.4%) $2,493 (21.2%) $11,248 (95.6%) $11,767
2021 $531 (3.9%) $709 (5.2%) $1,240 (9.2%) $10,024 (74.0%) $2,281 (16.8%) $12,305 (90.8%) $13,545
2022 $615 (4.1%) $1,249 (8.4%) $1,865 (12.5%) $11,055 (74.0%) $2,020 (13.5%) $13,075 (87.5%) $14,940
2023 $1,483 (8.2%) $1,621 (9.0%) $3,103 (17.1%) $12,839 (70.9%) $2,156 (11.9%) $14,995 (82.9%) $18,098

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Broad River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 345th of 644 Elementary schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broad River Elementary)43.855.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)47.850.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broad River Elementary)50.654.4
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)5852.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Broad River Elementary)32.132.7
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)53.444.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broad River Elementary)2852.8
 24.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)50.455.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broad River Elementary)29.637.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)53.746.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broad River Elementary)2550
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)40.256.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broad River Elementary)26.435.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.945.9
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students532455
 14.5%
African American209179
 14.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic138126
 8.7%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White13691
 33.1%
Two or More Races3250
 56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%100%
 25%


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Students who attend Broad River Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Battery Creek High

Broad River Elementary ranks 430th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Broad River Elementary.

Students at Broad River Elementary are 39% African American, 28% Hispanic, 20% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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